Abifix AZ is a Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug Brand being manufactured and marketed by ABL Lifecare. This medicine is combination of more than one active ingredient or substance within a single pharmaceutical form type. The main active ingredients or salts in this drug are Cefixime, Azithromycin. This drug comes in the form of Tablet. The general packing available for this medicine consists of 10 Tablet and is priced at Rs 250 (arround $3.5 US Dollar)
Generic (Salt) Combination :
(Cefixime+ Azithromycin)
Pharma Company :
ABL Lifecare
Brand Label :
Abifix AZ
Preparation Type :
Tablet
Single Dose :
1 Tablet
Composition (Fixed-Dose Combination) :
Cefixime-200 mg
Azithromycin-250 mg
Pack Size/Qty/Vol :
10 Tablet
Price Unit :
Rs 25 INR (arround $0.35 US Dollar)
Price Pack :
Rs 250 INR (arround $3.5 US Dollar)
Drug details for Abifix AZ
Usage: Why is this medication prescribed?
The main active ingredients or salts in Abifix AZ are :
Cefixime-200 mg
Azithromycin-250 mg
Cefixime Indication (Prescribed for or used as): Cefixime is used to treat certain infections caused by bacteria such as bronchitis (infection of the airway tubes leading to the lungs); gonorrhea (a sexually transmitted disease); and infections of the ears, throat, tonsils, and urinary tract. Cefixime is in a class of medications called cephalosporin antibiotics. It works by killing bacteria.Antibiotics such as cefixime will not work for colds, flu, or other viral infections. Using antibiotics when they are not needed increases your risk of getting an infection later that resists antibiotic treatment.
Infections of respiratory, urinary and biliary tract. Salmonella infection.
For more details on Cefixime, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Cefixime..
Azithromycin Indication (Prescribed for or used as): Azithromycin is used to treat certain bacterial infections, such as bronchitis; pneumonia; sexually transmitted diseases (STD); and infections of the ears, lungs, sinuses, skin, throat, and reproductive organs. Azithromycin also is used to treat or prevent disseminated Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) infection [a type of lung infection that often affects people with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)]. Azithromycin is in a class of medications called macrolide antibiotics. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. Antibiotics will not kill viruses that can cause colds, flu, or other infections.Upper and lower respiratory tract infections, skin and soft tissues infections, urogenital infections.
For more details on Azithromycin, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Azithromycin..
Abifix AZ Drug Brands Substitutes with similar Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) :
There are 24 Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug Brands listed here as Substitutes for Abifix AZ, which have same Fixed-Dose Combination of active substances or ingredients (i.e. Cefixime-200 mg Azithromycin-250 mg). Please note that one can request a doctor or pharmacist to substitute a FDC Brand Version of the prescribed FDC drug brand, if any. Fixed-Dose Combination Drugs are being increasingly used due to the benefit of the combined effects of active ingredients given together. However, it is necessary to investigate the possible benefits in the clinical situation against possible disadvantages for each fixed combination drug and for each dose of the fixed combination drug. Potential advantages of fixed combination drugs may also include the counteracting by one ingredient of an adverse reaction produced by another one, and simplification of therapy, leading to improved compliance.